But that excuse was roundly derided, given that CBS owner Paramount Global was in the process of being acquired by Skydance, and needed government approval from an administration that has frequently demanded quid pro quos.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar.
In highly unusual exchanges, two former Connecticut House speakers are blasting a Democratic state legislator who is running for governor in next week’s primary.
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Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2026
The group, unveiling Thursday, is primarily made up of professional bettors with prominent social media presences who actively use many of the top prediction market exchanges, including Kalshi.
Workers have registered their numbers to get paid through mobile money transactions, signed attendance sheets and waited for payment notifications, but only some were eventually paid.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2026
Other trust assets were transferred by Murphy to third-parties, and other transactions involving trust assets directly benefitted the Kittrells.
Oyer said part of her job was following the White House’s policy goals on commutations.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2026
Interim Ohio Republican Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed relief that DeWine didn't choose to use commutations and that his office will continue working to uphold the current law.
Modern lighting systems are undeniably better than what came before—brighter, more efficient, and far more capable—but, as ever, those gains come with trade-offs.
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Matthew MacConnell,
ArsTechnica,
3 Aug. 2026
When the trade-offs are the same, the frontier is a straight line.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Aug. 2026
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